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"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more"--Provided by publisher.

Authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter offer advice for aspiring young writers, discussing finding a voice, character development, plot, revisions, and other related topics. Includes writing prompts.

Explains how to make prints from fruit, vegetable, fabric, and wood blocks and gives suggestions for independent projects.

Presents lessons on using green screens and special effects in amateur cinematography productions.

"Find out what makes great instructional writing. By looking at recipes, directions, and game rules, learn what it is, who writes it, and why people read it. Then follow step-by-step instructions for how to write your own."--Back cover.

"Find out what makes great creative nonfiction. By looking at autobiographies, speeches, and historical writing, learn what it is, who writes it, and why people read it. Then follow step-by-step instructions for how to write your own."--Back cover.

"Find out what makes great informational writing. By looking at guides and thinking about the reader, learn what it is, who writes it, and why people read it. Then follow step-by-step instructions for how to write your own."--Back cover.

A brief biography of English author J.K. Rowling.

Presents tips and strategies for drawing a variety of animals. Highlights the basics of animal anatomy, movement, and perspective. Includes sample sketches.

Presents a guide to learning to draw, covering a variety of techniques, equipment, mediums, and composition.